Software Security
The latest Software Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Demystifying the inetpub Folder in Windows 11 April 2025 Update: Security Insights and Implications
Introduction The recent April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (including KB5055523) has introduced a peculiar new system folder named "inetpub" on the root of the system drive (usually the C:...
Windows 11 Update KB5055523: Unveiling the Purpose Behind the Mysterious 'inetpub' Folder
Introduction The April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11, designated as KB5055523, has introduced an unexpected element to users' systems: the creation of an empty 'inetpub' folder in the root...
Securing Azure with Terraform: Best Practices for Cloud Infrastructure Security
In today's cloud-driven landscape, securing applications on Microsoft Azure isn't just about configuring firewalls or patching servers—it's about architecting resilience into every layer of your...
5 Surprising Realities of Returning to Windows 11: AI, Security & Ads
After months away from Microsoft's flagship operating system, booting up Windows 11 feels simultaneously familiar and strangely alien—a digital uncanny valley where polished surfaces hide tectonic...
CISA and FBI Mandate Memory-Safe Programming to Combat Cyber Threats
In an era where cyber threats evolve faster than traditional defenses, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued updated...
CISA: Close the Windows Software Understanding Gap or Face Growing Cyber Threats
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, and Windows users face an increasing threat from what experts call the 'software understanding gap' - the dangerous disconnect between how software is...
Microsoft Recall: A Revolutionary Memory Aid or a Privacy Concern?
Introduction Microsoft's latest feature for Windows 11, known as "Recall," has sparked a significant debate among users and privacy advocates. Designed to function as a digital "photographic memory,"...
CISA's SBOM Guidance: How Software Bill of Materials Enhances Security and Transparency
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has taken a significant step toward improving software security with its latest guidance on Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). As cyber...
Windows Server 2025: Defender Application Control Boosts Security to Block Threats
Windows Server 2025: Enhancing Security with Defender Application Control for Business Microsoft is setting a new benchmark in server security with the upcoming Windows Server 2025, particularly...
Critical Microsoft Publisher Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38226): Risks & Mitigation
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a newly identified vulnerability in Microsoft Publisher has thrust the decades-old desktop publishing software back into the spotlight—and not for...
Critical RapidJSON Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38517): Privilege Escalation Risk in High-Performance JSON Parser
In the shadowed corners of modern software development, where efficiency often trumps scrutiny, a critical vulnerability has surfaced in one of the world's most ubiquitous JSON parsing...